Sunday 1 November 2015
News & features published on 1 November 2015
Wally Lawrence: tributes to man who saved Waterloo Library in Blitz
Trustees of Waterloo Action Centre gathered outside the building on Wednesday to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Wally Lawrence, who saved what was then the Waterloo Library building during the Blitz, passed by.
Video: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Spectators lined Westminster Bridge early on Sunday morning to see hundreds of veteran cars - all more than a century old - set off for Brighton.
Riot in Lambeth as police block entry to Halloween rave
Bricks and gas bottles were thrown at police in Lambeth on Sunday morning as violence flared in the streets around a Halloween rave.
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Tweets on 1 November 2015
Sunday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-11-01
sarahjwells Flew into foggy London. Views are beautiful - this is the Shard and all the towers in the city pic.twitter.com/3j6AeF3Btt
SouthwarkMayor Moving service @se1 Christ Church 4 Robes Project launch. 27/11 annual sleep out @Southwarkcathed with @jonculshaw
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j_olley Tonight I bring you the amazing Tower Bridge disappearing trick. #fog #LightsOut #TowerBridge #SE1 #SE16 pic.twitter.com/0m4sokC7fW
Do you remember the pet shop in Lower Marsh? london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8514
Just published - Wally Lawrence: tributes to man who saved Waterloo Library in Blitz goo.gl/fb/1sqC8N
cathedralsdavid Clare's legacy of work over more than a decade with the Nelson Sq TRA on behalf of her neighbours & the wider community will be remembered.
cathedralsdavid Very sad to hear Clare Whittlesea died this evening. Clare made a huge contribution to her community as an active member of Nelson Sq TRA.
Just published - Video: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run goo.gl/fb/xkwwTs
Residents interviewed on @LondonLive News criticising Lambeth Council for not helping more with riot aftermath.
GeorgianGroup Ethereal Shard emerging from the Tower battlements. pic.twitter.com/IqXDrLKORD
DSansumArt My first idea for @themaccabees tshirt design comp. Based on map of Elephant and Castle, London. #MaccabeesTshirt pic.twitter.com/rqI8jAxjEH
NewsUKArchives Another from the series: Bankside Power Station, 1952. View of @StPaulsLondon #Thames #London #construction #crane pic.twitter.com/mEaXkhGkol
thamesclippers Due to the dense fog @thamesclippers is currently operating a reduced RB1 service between Tower Pier and the London Eye.
CllrJSimpson Have news Council on case re #Kennington clear-up.Attempting 2get extra resources put in 2day.Will be priority 2mrw if not resolved #SE11
DavidAmosSE11 Just been to see damage in ward. Thanks to police, and residents for helping clean up
"I would also like to pay tribute to the local residents for their patience and support last night" - @CdrChishtyMPS london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8512
Lambeth riot story updated with latest stats + appeal for witnesses by @CdrChishtyMPS: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8512
BREAKING - 14 police officers injured in #Lambeth riot; 8 people arrested.
RoySmithMPS A few photos from the serious disorder in #Lambeth last night showing a small part of the danger officers faced pic.twitter.com/J2brIjIWv1
RoySmithMPS On my way back in to debrief the disorder last night in #Lambeth thanks to local community & public for messages of support for our officers
kenningtonkitty Still a few sleepy ravers dozing in park off lambeth high st
MPSIslington Thanks to the #lambeth resident who brought out tea at 4am, 14hrs into our shift. Much appreciated-100NI pic.twitter.com/fgDR6LyZWs
NewsUKArchives Our Photographer captures unique views of #London on the roof of the nearly complete Bankside Power Station, 1952. pic.twitter.com/zeKQnaBu3B
91% of respondents to our poll think 'Director of Modernise' (Southwark Council) is a daft job title https://t.co/xt9g6wlKFY
NewsUKArchives Another from the series - 300ft up the Bankside Power Station tower, 1952. #Thames #London #Bankside #oxotower pic.twitter.com/3YBVH3yQuM
HelenKingMPS So proud of officers in @LambethMPS & from across @metpoliceuk for their courage & determination last night #ahumanineachuniform
RoySmithMPS Just finished 26hrs at work. So proud of colleagues who worked with me to bring violent disorder under control & protect the public
CllrJSimpson #Lambeth hs one of best CCTVsystems in London &Police will follow up on criminal behaviour in #kennington &perpetrators will be arrested 2/2
CllrJSimpson Important tht anyone who witnessed #Vauxhall #kennington #lambeth #SE11 riots last night passes evidence to police, esp photos & film 1/2
Whitgift Estate resident @georgenturner blogs about last night's Lambeth drama: https://t.co/PrWbknSk0h
CJSR89 Filming on Southwark Bridge: clapperboard names Sharon Maguire as director #BridgetJones @se1 pic.twitter.com/3VzS7nAV0L
gideondefoe My Halloween costume is Joanna Lumley and her shitty garden bridge pic.twitter.com/xVAUIU1ahO
JolyonMaugham @meanfitfoxes @se1 @TowerBridge the fog's starting to lift. pic.twitter.com/f6FxezxxsR
@BCCletts I rang the police as I posted that tweet. They got power turned off v quickly.
jimwaterson Statement from Lambeth Scumoween rave organisers (london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8512) on the riot and police: pic.twitter.com/MbVtSyxRpb
mbainesy Someone is filming a cat on a lead on millennium bridge @se1 #surreal pic.twitter.com/xENKOUDYTH
Southwark Bridge shut for filming till 7pm. Bridget Jones?
meanfitfoxes A foggy morning @se1 and an atmospheric @TowerBridge ... pic.twitter.com/ikgBOhE872
Hey @itvnews not OK to lift our videos from Twitter and put your logo on them: https://t.co/gCZ9aAWr3b
Read a #storify of our overnight tweets and retweets on events in Lambeth: https://t.co/I1B5wWVZ3N
UPDATED - video and pictures from last night's riot/disturbance in Lambeth: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8512
@AshFudge No, but thanks for checking.
mikehawthorn58 @se1 we were not "broken down" we were simply adjusting our oil flow! We're in Purley now!
@Tim_Dickens Cheers Tim.
WandsworthEye Good morning from Southwark Bridge. pic.twitter.com/AENeHPkdGb
Police say they closed the Lambeth rave at 6am using powers under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act
ICYMI - video of last night's Lambeth riot goo.gl/fb/pRTRqB pic.twitter.com/dhwH7EaiJx
Ancient and modern #LBVCR pic.twitter.com/cbklg8L8kW
#LBVCR breakdown on Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/UKu5NXQTqa
So foggy on the Thames the London Eye has vanished pic.twitter.com/BG9hgSa7U2
#lbvcr spectators at Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/Jsvuh6QhrK
Steam car on Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/NuN1gWJ9FN
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run at Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/KgGzo0UWTZ
Southwark Bridge closed till 7pm for filming
MPSSouthwark 17 hours on duty. Back to HQ to write notes. #needahotdrink
RT @JonathanHaynes: Bloody hell, have a read of @se1's timeline https://t.co/JEFnwA4cBC
Wulliexk8 HMS Belfast looking ghostly in the morning fog. @se1 pic.twitter.com/CEJ9f7ze9H
ParlIament has disappeared in the fog pic.twitter.com/4SDZVgTYXx
Albert Embankment remains closed to traffic
Lambeth Bridge in the fog pic.twitter.com/Pu4FA6U1SV
Look out for the Veteran Car Run this morning - Westminster Bridge & Kennington Road https://t.co/WWT3g4JUaE https://t.co/dLB1zKyuSf
This is the sight this morning at the scene of some of the worst overnight clashes between ravers & police #lambeth pic.twitter.com/uNaPzfViA9
As day breaks there are still lines of riot police around Lambeth High Street pic.twitter.com/HRKwkonylz
So foggy the Lincoln Tower at Lambeth North has almost vanished pic.twitter.com/ltE5ij5nkA
@LucyCaldicott might as well stay up to see the veteran car run at Westminster Bridge at 7...
Very foggy this morning. This is Lower Marsh pic.twitter.com/1TF55aUtUt
Just published - Riot in Lambeth as police block entry to Halloween rave goo.gl/fb/pRTRqB
Video compilation of overnight events in north Lambeth youtu.be/30JkLV81l2A
MPSSouthwark Tired and bruised having had all of this, and more, thrown at us. Yes, that includes the propane tanks. pic.twitter.com/Yuye8LeaIW
MPSSouthwark And a huge thank you to local Lambeth residents giving us bottles of water and cans of drink.
rafredarrows What a view! @TheShardLondon, @TowerBridge and the River #Thames from @RAFRed1's jet. @rugbyworldcup #RWC2015final pic.twitter.com/Z0cwtVz8KF
rafredarrows Spot @TheLondonEye and other #London landmarks as the jets perform the @rugbyworldcup flypast #RWC2015 #RWC2015final pic.twitter.com/TwcXaqLywO
RT @LAS_JRU: Serious disorder in @LambethMPS units treated injured officer https://t.co/EeQQFrBPZK
LambethMSC A very busy night for the @LambethMPS @MPSSpecials with 5 arrests, large public disorder, countless decannings and other ASB incidents.
MPSFerndaleSgt Exceptionally busy night on the borough, Ferndale SNT helped out as much as they could. All Ferndale officers safe and well.
#Lambeth it has quietened down now but police operation to disperse everyone inside the rave without further incident will take a long time
erthomason Youth throwing a plank of wood at riot police in #Lambeth pic.twitter.com/ZIiwTK0c7x
erthomason Youths in #Lambeth burning all our bins whilst families upstairs pic.twitter.com/4AuarPDIK4
Another two bins set on fire in Vauxhall Walk pic.twitter.com/o9CXi17Td3
Smouldering rubbish outside Coverley Point pic.twitter.com/qeKZMRnOSL
sam_lister_ Around 70 officers have formed a police line on Vauxhall Walk pic.twitter.com/nuCZqOKxwg
MPSLarkhallSgt Police vehicles damaged and large objects thrown at police for a sustained amount of time.A huge Met presence now on scene @MPSCamden thanq
Confrontation on Newport Street near new Damien Hirst gallery pic.twitter.com/NxSugT2CH9
@trevortimpson done
@HighlandGer there is a long saga behind that. But they are now seeking a developer for it.
Police say there have been a number of arrests during tonight's Lambeth disorder.
LambethMPS We would discourage anyone still thinking of attending the illegal rave in Whitgift Street from coming to the area due to ongoing police op
@cristo_radio @sam_lister_ I did see something that *could* have been a petrol bomb. But equally could have been aerosol or similar.
sam_lister_ Bottles still being thrown at police... pic.twitter.com/rulqKFroIj
scottcampbell BREAKING NEWS: Police say a "petrol bomb" was reportedly thrown in Lambeth riot
Just counted 44 police vehicles on Albert Embankment alone. Many more on nearby streets.
sam_lister_ More fires... this one on Vauxhall Walk. pic.twitter.com/b2d9sXjVVs
Police line now right at top end of Lambeth High Street pic.twitter.com/OfavzRJOuI
MPSSouthwark Officers from @MPSSouthwark are assisting with the pubic order disturbance in @LambethMPS
cristo_radio @sam_lister_ @se1 that's the advice being given on the Facebook page to get in. Ridiculous.
@sam_lister_ some people did climb on tracks earlier.
sam_lister_ Apologies for any confusion, situation here is fluid and hazy, but the rave was not broken up. Crowd refusing to go as they want to get in
sam_lister_ One teenage boy told me he was considering walking along train tracks to try and find a way in. Desperately hope have persuaded him not to
sam_lister_ Bins have been set on fire outside the Jolly Gardeners on Tyers Street pic.twitter.com/6514jDbOaF
sam_lister_ Girls of 16/17, who have come from Essex for this, told me that there would have been no trouble if police had just let everybody in.
r4vi I think @LambethMPS were amazing tonight, managed to cope with that without beating the crap out of the kids
MPSLarkhallSgt We have managed to withdraw and hand over to the Public Order units. mindless behaviour - so proud of The Met officers #Holdtheline
r4vi good night #scumoween pic.twitter.com/FNZGDq6M1g
Questions for the fire authority and Boris after tonight's events - rave took place in LFEPA owned building previously squatted.
@Chris_Kilby thanks that's what I thought.
Sofa on fire in Vauxhall Walk pic.twitter.com/kI7Q3xhi0U
Can a local confirm that the rave is in part of the old Fire Brigade complex? The bit that was used for London Fashion Week etc?
Another fire has been started much further south on Vauxhall Walk outside Carmelita Centre pic.twitter.com/9Af3TnWfsW
Riot police now in Pedlars Park. Vauxhall Walk crowd has retreated and dispersed somewhat.
Wonder what this riot will do for sales prospects of £6m Black Prince Road penthouse which comes with £14k of designer clothes thrown in...
Police line in Black Prince Road is now almost at Lambeth Walk junction. pic.twitter.com/G9o8a6se17
RT @r4vi: LIVE on #Periscope: #lambeth halloween riot.. we're back https://t.co/oRiDAxHCYO
People are posing for selfies by the burning bins in Tyers Street pic.twitter.com/WnatQXqxTv
Another bin being wheeled up Vauxhall Walk to add to the fire pic.twitter.com/XbuSY17D7M
Another bin has been set on fire in Vauxhall Walk
njse1 Riot police chasing someone from Salamanca Street into Salamanca Place... #AlbertEmbankment #BlackPrinceRoad pic.twitter.com/JvXiaRsxUG
RT @CassieBelle29: watching LIVE on #Periscope: it's kicking off halloween rave turning into riot #lambeth black prince road https://t.co/r…
I've moved back a bit away from where the bricks are being chucked about.
RT @bitoclass: Over 700 people now watching this extraordinary #Periscope, blimey https://t.co/1X8SSw1bvd https://t.co/KvBy0T61Fv
Chris_Kilby Increasing number of riot police. #Lambeth pic.twitter.com/8SaJDsMAUK
paddyjames89 I feel pretty sorry for the people whose garden fences are being ripped out the ground and thrown at police
Chris_Kilby I'd really like to go to sleep now. Could the rioters please just give up and go home?!
Latest in Vauxhall Walk pic.twitter.com/I726v2exZx
brokenshaman Crowd now throwing burning objects at police in Vauxhall Walk #lambeth #scumoween
AndyMPT @metpoliceuk protesters on Vauxhall walk burning out fence and bins. Police help!!!!
Really ugly scenes in Vauxhall Walk. Paving stones being smashed up. pic.twitter.com/BOA5TekUHE
Front gardens in Vauxhall Walk being ransacked for missiles to throw at cops pic.twitter.com/euIvf2IXzv
Bricks, flowerpots and garden fences thrown at police in Vauxhall Walk. pic.twitter.com/IhOshviRcD
Bin fire outside Jolly Gardeners pic.twitter.com/uSTnXcMFtp
Police charge at crowd in Vauxhall Walk pic.twitter.com/hM7To3iC3i
Fire and big clashes with police in Vauxhall Walk.
Bin set on fire in Tyers Street. pic.twitter.com/zMbfBWcF3u
People trying to get into rave are extra frustrated because they can hear the music
sam_lister_ Apparently the rave is known as a squatters' party and was due to feature the "cream of drum and base".
Chairs and debris on the road behind police line at Newport Street / Whitgift Street junction. pic.twitter.com/uLv93M6vWf
Just seen some people climb onto the railway line by the Costa coffee roastery to try to reach the rave
cristo_radio Have to give absolute credit to the @se1 feed which has been great in updating on the Albert Embankment trouble for my @LBC show
More riot police going in. pic.twitter.com/VqTU3og6OB
paddyjames89 Police doing a good job. Have been pretty restrained given how long this has been going on for.
St John Ambulance now arriving at Albert Embankment pic.twitter.com/KGUw9hsK4j
17 police vehicles on Albert Embankment now. Police presence really being ramped up.
@scottcampbell no sorry
Police with full length shields assembling on Albert Embankment pic.twitter.com/xK598U5pIn
More riot cops going in from Albert Embankment as Big Ben strikes 2 pic.twitter.com/oX6OgN95DC
Watching LIVE on #Periscope: Riot police dispersing ravers https://t.co/UouCKANH36
sam_lister_ Ravers have regrouped on Lambeth High Street pic.twitter.com/d9ovXklSSp
TfLBusAlerts Routes 77 344 are subject to diversion and delay due to a police incident blocking Embankment, SE1.
paddyjames89 More riot police arriving on Black Prince Road pic.twitter.com/jQHVvLYE9j
sam_lister_ Right, this is definitely far from over... This is the scene on Whitgift Street. pic.twitter.com/z7EIARZoC0
Three more vans of police in riot gear arrive pic.twitter.com/uk7SwGJ4Hm
11 police vans and two police cars on Albert Embankment
Can hear fireworks being let off near scene of rave
Three more vans of police arrived in Albert Embankment
paddyjames89 Overheard police radio requesting officers to "kit-up and get on Black Prince Road".
paddyjames89 I think police are anticipating the crowd coming back on Black Prince Road, judging by their radios asking for officers in riot kit.
Chris_Kilby I won't be getting much sleep tonight. Chants of "we want scum" still ringing loudly as protesters continue to confront police #Lambeth
People drifting away from N end of Lambeth High Street. Not sure if they are going home or trying their luck in another street.
RT @stewartgreenuk: Watching LIVE on #Periscope: it's kicking off halloween rave turning into riot #lambeth black prince road https://t.co/…
paddyjames89 Black Prince Road is filled with smoke from a bin that's been on fire.
damiengayle We want scum! #scumoween pic.twitter.com/hQbuYH6rvE
damiengayle Fighting cops at #scumoween pic.twitter.com/w2mZpKpDxe
damiengayle More ruckus at #scumoween pic.twitter.com/iKBcrQ0F34
Police line now pic.twitter.com/zGwJVQQMgX
Police move north again on Lambeth High Street so ravers can't climb into Old Paradise Gardens pic.twitter.com/eubuhtORpm
Chris_Kilby Constant back and forth between rioters and police as they move between each end of Lambeth High St
paddyjames89 About 30 riot police now running up Lambeth High St to head-off the crowd.
@ZoraSuleman yes ok to tweet with credit. Can't email it right now.
Police have moved their line further north on Lambeth High Street pic.twitter.com/Awq2hxRcsf
@richardlawson79 ring me on 07941277472
Police dogs arriving pic.twitter.com/ApiUEfbJ5l
Crowd from Albert Embankment now going round to Lambeth High Street via Lambeth Road
Police with dogs outside Parliament View pic.twitter.com/ZecR1cC7jB
Scaling wall of Lambeth Fire Station pic.twitter.com/jCxFcvoByP
Ravers in onesies blowing bubbles at riot police pic.twitter.com/FQH92VT8rZ
Police line at Albert Embankment / Black Prince Road junction pic.twitter.com/p7bpkXIzli
Scuffles with police at Albert Embankment junction pic.twitter.com/MDXItYqcjH
@CJH_News they are protesting that they can't get to the rave...
A couple of people trying to whip up the crowd at Albert Embankment to rush through the police line but failing to get support.
paddyjames89 Officers with police dogs have been told to run to top of Lambeth High St where situation is most violent atm.
paddyjames89 Protestors using bins and whatever else they can get their hands on to fight police.
LambethMPS We have public order trained officers and police dogs at the scene. We will update you further in due course
LambethMPS We are dealing with a public disorder on Whitgift Street, We have officers positioned at respective junctions to prevent any escalation
paddyjames89 If you have a car and parked it round here, there's a high likelihood it has been smashed up.
Albert Embankment remains blocked in both directions. pic.twitter.com/C2EZTX3sof
sine_injuria @se1 Try... "We won't stop" pic.twitter.com/SA6Egvkgg7
paddyjames89 Top of Lambeth High St: missiles being thrown at police.
paddyjames89 Police now charging protestors on Lambeth High St. Second time in an hour but at the other end of the road.
@AnnaisLondon it's a Halloween rave got out of hand
Chants of "we want skunk" at Albert Embankment.
Officers from City of London Police assisting Met with situation around Albert Embankment pic.twitter.com/v64DBXF2aN
Latest from Albert Embankment / Black Prince Road junction pic.twitter.com/KE9AczGcli
Police dog units now on scene
Albert Embankment blocked by sit down protest pic.twitter.com/ZGElVaslvM
paddyjames89 No sign of this stopping. Police not already in riot gear are getting into it.
Police with shields and batons in Lambeth High Street. Lots of youths around Old Paradise Gardens pic.twitter.com/T8MVP1eHxO
Police with shields blocking Whitgift Street pic.twitter.com/t2I3hdoQTN
Police with shields blocking Black Prince Road pic.twitter.com/UhSfzXebf6
paddyjames89 A huge number of protestors are still on Albert Embankment by fire station and top of Lambeth High Street. Police have batons drawn.
paddyjames89 If you are in Kennington expect to see about 30-40 riot police running from Black Prince Road direction.
Chris_Kilby I feel for anybody who parked their car on Black Prince Road tonight. Protesters don't seem to have respect for other people's property
richardpinder8 Bus now caught up in it all pic.twitter.com/taWxynQWKc
paddyjames89 Police have pushed back protestors after a 3 minute fight with shields. Another police charge down Black Prince Road, towards Kennington.
paddyjames89 Massive surge by police to push back protestors.
Chris_Kilby Riot police have charged and pushed the crowd back again.
Latest video from Black Prince Road / Lambeth High Street https://t.co/XoBP46Hdt7
sam_lister_ Riot police... pic.twitter.com/pZ4AWhoXh2
Press Association political correspondent tweeted this video clip from Black Prince Road https://t.co/XoBP46Hdt7
Picture shows Black Prince Road / Lambeth High Street junction, just off Albert Embankment https://t.co/eUfRAsIY3I
richardpinder8 Riot police gathering... pic.twitter.com/Gp0dsqhfe4
candywilson Got caught up in some scary scenes in Lambeth. Rumors of a fire in an illegal rave? Hope everyone is ok. Police working hard tonight.
paddyjames89 There are a lot of youngsters - no older than 18 - and a lot of people in their 20s/30s. Very strong smell of weed.
RT @JaneEdbrooke: Clearly massive issues in north or borough + motorbikes + fireworks + parties. Police trying their hardest. https://t.co/…
Chris_Kilby The crowd chanting abuse at the police has an average age of less than 18 by the looks of it.
Drama around Lambeth High Street / Albert Embankment / Black Prince Road tonight.
sam_lister_ Batons in use by police after the crowd start charging pic.twitter.com/ouwuoQpk9d
sam_lister_ Officers told me that a fire broke out after an illegal rave. The building is right behind Lambeth fire station. pic.twitter.com/LdRbEFJe8N
sam_lister_ Was on my way home from work. Can't get to my road from here. #HappyHalloween #newsneversleeps pic.twitter.com/9LJHPvcJ0G
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